New Principal Named for Hazel Fischer Elementary School

New Principal Named for Hazel Fischer Elementary School

Arnold, CA…Dr. Raymond Fausel was appointed by the Vallecito Union School District Governing Board as Principal for Hazel Fischer Elementary School in Arnold, California for the 2020/21 school year. Dr. Fausel brings a range of experience in diverse roles as Director of Teaching and Learning at Del Mar Pines Elementary School in San Diego, California. […]

Upper Hwy 4 Man is Fourteenth Case of COVID-19 in Calaveras County

Upper Hwy 4 Man is Fourteenth Case of COVID-19 in Calaveras County

San Andreas, CA…On Sunday May 24, 2020, Calaveras Public Health confirmed an additional case of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. This case is an adult male who resides along the Upper Highway 4 Corridor. The individual was not showing symptoms at the time of testing. “As people observe Memorial Day weekend this serves as a reminder […]

Traffic Update….1.5 Mile Long Backup to Get Into Lake Camanche…CHP Closing Road

Traffic Update….1.5 Mile Long Backup to Get Into Lake Camanche…CHP Closing Road

Ione, CA…Traffic Update….1.5 Mile Long Backup to Get Into Lake Camanche…CHP Closing Road & Reopening road as traffic dictates… Incident: 00131 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: 2000 Camanche Rd Loc Desc: IFO LAKE FRONT GATE Lat/Lon: 38.293231 -120.927730 Detail Information 11:27 AM 4 [16] A94-003 S3 CLOSING CAMANCHE RD AT CAMANCHE PKWY 10:41 AM 3 [5] […]

Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through May 26th

Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through May 26th

Arnold, CA…Big Trees Market is working hard to keep the shelves stocked for you! They have also implemented enhanced safety, cleaning and social distancing procedures in the store. These include plastic shields between staff and public in the checkstands. Due to the supply chain disruptions their normal weekly ad took a bit of a hiatus. […]

Sender’s Market’s Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through May 26th

Sender’s Market’s Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through May 26th

Mountain Ranch, CA…In 1950, we started out as a family operation with Erich’s father and mother, August and Freida Sender, in a century-old adobe building. The upstairs was home to the Sender family, and the first floor included groceries, a meat market, a bar, and a small eating place called Opa’s Smokehouse. On Christmas morning […]

All SNAC Locations Are Now OPEN! Helping You Socially Distance for 25+ Years!

All SNAC Locations Are Now OPEN!  Helping You Socially Distance for 25+ Years!

Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…ALL SNAC locations are now OPEN! It’s great to have our entire staff on board and to be “back in business” helping you Socially Distance for 25+ years! Here’s what’s happening at each location. Arnold’s having a Parking Lot Sale this weekend! Pick your season – New Kayaks just arrived and […]

Coordinated Efforts Result in Multiple Arrests

Coordinated Efforts Result in Multiple Arrests

San Andreas, CA…On May 21st, 2020 the Calaveras County Narcotics Enforcement Unit coordinated efforts with the Calaveras County Probation Office to simultaneously search two residences. Investigators from the Calaveras Narcotic Enforcement Unit served a search warrant in the 12000 block of Cheyenne Drive in Burson. During the search they located a rifle, loaded shotgun, four […]

The Tax Deadline Moved But H&R Block is Always Ready to Serve

The Tax Deadline Moved But H&R Block is Always Ready to Serve

Angels Camp & Valley Springs…With great value, multiple filing options and easy switching — it’s better with Block. H&R Block is kicking off tax season 2020 by giving people more reasons to choose Block to prepare their taxes because, “It’s Better with Block.” This tax season, the company will continue to provide more ways for […]

Local COVID-19 Testing Opening Soon at Frogtown for Calaveras & Tuolumne Counties

Local COVID-19 Testing Opening Soon at Frogtown for Calaveras & Tuolumne Counties

Angels Camp, CA…As part of efforts to expand COVID-19 testing throughout the State, a testing site serving people from Tuolumne and Calaveras Counties to be open effective Friday, May 29. The testing site will open at the Calaveras County Fairgrounds located just outside historic downtown Angels Camp. OptumServe, a health services partner with the State […]

Trifilo Garden Center is Open for Your Essential Nursery Needs (Limited Staffing So Please Be Patient)

Trifilo Garden Center is Open for Your Essential Nursery Needs (Limited Staffing So Please Be Patient)

Murphys, CA..Trifilo Garden Center is open this week Thursday 9-5 and also Friday and Saturday. Please practice social distancing and follow posted notices. The plan to be open on these day’s weekly going forward. Trifilo Garden Center is a local, family-owned business located in Murphys, California. It is a full-service nursery with a variety of […]

Traffic Update…Pregnant Female Involved in Collision Near Middle Camp Sugar Pine Rd / S Fork Rd

Traffic Update…Pregnant Female Involved in Collision Near Middle Camp Sugar Pine Rd / S Fork Rd

Twain Harte, CA…Traffic Update…Pregnant Female Involved in Collision Near Middle Camp Sugar Pine Rd / S Fork Rd Incident: 00253 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Middle Camp Sugar Pine Rd / S Fork Rd Loc Desc: MIDDLE CAMP / HAWK LN S Lat/Lon: 38.051722 -120.231802 Detail Information 3:15 PM 5 [6] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from […]

Suspicious Vehicle Results In Vehicle Pursuit, Arrest & $1.5 Million Bail

Suspicious Vehicle Results In Vehicle Pursuit, Arrest & $1.5 Million Bail

Valley Springs, CA…On May 19th, 2020, at about 8:10 PM, the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center received a report of a suspicious vehicle near the Dollar General Store, Valley Springs. The reporting person stated the four subjects associated with the vehicle were looking in vehicles and appeared to be casing the store for about […]

Sender’s Market’s Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through May 26th

Sender’s Market’s Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through May 26th

Mountain Ranch, CA…In 1950, we started out as a family operation with Erich’s father and mother, August and Freida Sender, in a century-old adobe building. The upstairs was home to the Sender family, and the first floor included groceries, a meat market, a bar, and a small eating place called Opa’s Smokehouse. On Christmas morning […]

Live Fire Training Near CAL Fire Arnold Station

Live Fire Training Near CAL Fire Arnold Station

San Andreas, CA…The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) will be conducting live fire training in Arnold. The training will occur at 2517 Hwy 4, Arnold, CA at the CAL FIRE Arnold Fire Station. Approximately 8 acres are planned for prescribed burning during the training. Smoke will be visible in the Arnold […]

Is Robbing Peter to Pay Paul Moral or Ethical? ~ Al Segalla

Is Robbing Peter to Pay Paul Moral or Ethical?  ~ Al Segalla

Copperopolis, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom recently said, at the time of reporting on his budget shortfall, that the Federal Government has a moral and ethical obligation to give money to California to make up the state shortfall. Most would agree that the essence of ethics and morality is to keep your word and respect the rights […]